Counseling and Research

The Career Development Center provides career counseling for all Samford students.

The Career Development Center provides career counseling for all Samford students, including those taking classes online. Individual career counseling sessions provide students the opportunity to meet with a career counselor to discuss their interests and career aspirations.

Exploring Majors

Choosing a major is an extremely important decision, but it is only one of the many decisions that you will have to make in your life. Statistics indicate that approximately two thirds of all university students change their major at least once during their college career, so you should take advantage of the assistance offered through the Career Development Center (CDC) to help with this process.

While you are not expected to know your major as a freshmen, the CDC encourages you to begin exploring your major options and related career interests as early as possible in your college career. Individual career counseling is available to help!

These career counseling sessions provide students the opportunity to meet with a career counselor to discuss their career aspirations, take a battery of major and career-related assessments through the CDC, and more. To set up a meeting, simply call 205-726-2980 or stop by 103 Dwight Beeson Hall. Walk-in appointments are also available most Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Resources

Self Assessment

While self-assessments won’t make a major or career decision for you, they can provide insight and assistance in your self-exploration journey. Below is a list of those offered at no charge to Samford students and alumni. To schedule an assessment appointment, simply call 205-726-2980 or stop by 103 Dwight Beeson Hall.

Self-Directed Search Interest Inventory

Based on John Holland’s codes, this assessment matches competencies and interests with Samford majors and potential occupations.

MyPlan.com

Focus v.2

Focus v.2 identifies top career choices that match most often with interests, personality traits, values and skills, helping you in the decision-making process.

Strong Interest Inventory

The Strong Interest Inventory assesses an individual’s interests, comparing them to the interests of others who are happily employed in various occupations, thereby providing insight into possible majors and career fields.